Resources
COAST Crisis Outreach & Support
Confidential crisis support 24/7 when you can’t cope anymore.
Niagara:
(866) 550-5205
Hamilton:
(844) 972-8338
Toronto:
(877) 825-9011
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Trauma-informed and culturally affirming support across Canada.
9-8-8
Self-Care & Compassion
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook:
A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive
By Kristen Neff & Christopher Germer 2018
Sukie Baxter:
Self Ear Massage For Stress Relief
Help your brain settle your nervous system. Takes only 3-5 minutes. (15:28 minutes)
“Self Love is revolutionary. We cannot fight for others when we’re fighting a war inside ourselves.”
– Amanda Gorman
Mindful Living
The Mindfulness Bible: The Complete Guide to Living in the Moment
By Patricza Collard (2015)
Mindfulness for Beginners:
Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life
By Jon Kabat-Zinn (2016)
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
By Jon Kabat-Zinn (2023)
Anderson Cooper:
60 Minutes Special on Mindfulness
The First Step To Present Moment Awareness: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
“You can’t be mindful when your mind’s full.”
– Rumi
Healing & Recovery
Healing Through Words
By Rupi Kaur (2015)
Author’s Note: Healing Through Words is for anyone wanting to feel more connected to themselves. It is a collection of guided writing exercises designed to help you explore trauma, heartache, love and healing in order to tap into your inner world. The exercises ask you to step into your vulnerability. You don’t have to have any writing experience to complete them.
Renate’s Comment: I would recommend this for all my friends and clients. Strongly suggest you read the Introduction beforehand.
Five Myths About Healing From Trauma
By Antonieta Contreras
Originally confined to physical injuries, the concept of “trauma” expanded as psychology advanced. Mental health professionals recognized that distressing events could inflict profound emotional wounds and operational injuries beyond just catastrophic situations like disasters and violence.